A change of heart, turning us away from sin and toward God.
What is conversion?
100
1) She is Catholic because Christ is present in her 2) She has been sent on a mission by Christ to all people in the world to gather all into the People of God
What are the two senses in which the Church is Catholic?
100
To be founded on the Twelve Apostles.
What is Apostolic?
200
The line of authority in the Church.
What is hierarchy?
200
The Nicene Creed and the Apostle's Creed
What are the two creeds?
200
1) Sanctifying Grace 2) Actual Grace 3) Sacramental Graces
What are three specific types of grace?
200
Peter
Who is the Bishop of Rome a successor of?
200
1) Orally 2) In Writing
The Apostles handed on the Gospel message in what two ways?
300
A person who suffers death because of his or her beliefs.
What defines a martyr?
300
The movement to restore unity among all Christians.
What is ecumenism?
300
A state of final purification or cleansing which one may need to enter following death and before entering Heaven.
What is Purgatory?
300
Peter and Paul have proclaimed the Gospel and were martyred in Rome.
Why is the head of the Church centered in Rome?
300
One who has received the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and is a successor to the Apostles.
Who is the bishop?
400
The mystery of the union of the divine and human natures in one Divine Person.
What is Incarnation?
400
1) The Bible 2) The life of grace 3) Faith 4) Hope 5) Love 6) Gifts of the Holy Spirit
What are some elements of holiness and truth that we share with other Christians?
400
Saints inspire us to grow in holiness and nourish our hope in good on earth and in eternal life.
What is the role of the Saints in the Church?
400
The relationship between Roman Catholics and Eastern Catholics.
What is an example of unity in diversity?
400
1) To proclaim the Kingdom of God 2) To heal the sick and cast out evil spirits 3) Raise the dead 4) Forgive sins in Jesus' name
What are the four powers Jesus gave the Apostles?
500
1) The entire community of God's People around the world 2) The local community, which is a diocese or archdiocese
3) The community assembled for liturgy, especially the Mass
What are the three meanings of the Church?
500
1) The profession of one faith 2) The common celebration of Divine Worship 3) The recognition of ordained leaders of the Church who are successors of the Apostles
What are several visible characteristics of the Church that bind her in unity?
500
August 15th
What is the Feast Day of Mary's Assumption?
500
1) Judaism 2) The Muslim Religion
What religions other than the Christian Religion, is the Church most connected to?
500
All members of the Church, with the exception of those who are ordained or in consecrated life. They share in Christ's role as priest, prophet, and king, witnessing to God's love and power in the world.